Category: Film Reviews
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‘The Room Next Door’: Pedro Almodóvar’s Dreamlike Meditation on Death
A surreal, dreamlike meditation on life, death, and longing, The Room Next Door sees Almodóvar at his most daring—blurring beauty and absurdity into a hypnotic, cinematic universe unlike anything before.
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‘Emilia Pérez’ Anti-Review: On the Impossibility of Ethical Film Criticism
An anti-review questioning how to critique a film that sidesteps responsibility.
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Man Ray and Jim Jarmusch’s Cinematic Alchemy
In this analysis, step into a mesmerising world of surrealism and psychedelia as Jim Jarmusch and Carter Logan’s SQÜRL redefine Man Ray’s films in 4K for the 100th anniversary of ‘Return to Reason.’ Explore a transcendent cinematic experience like never before!
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‘Violett’ (2023) Review: A Shining Beacon In A Sea Of Horror Mediocrity
‘Violett’ (2023) melds grief, maternal protection, and psychological terror, with colours dictating the narrative’s emotion and reality in a tale of paranoia and grim fables.
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Embrace the Dark: Found-Footage Horror Film Marathon on Netflix
Experience spine-tingling nostalgia with international found-footage horrors on Netflix. Dive into eerie tales from Taiwan and Turkey for a haunting marathon of enduring narratives!
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Unmasking Horrors in ‘The Fall of the House of Usher’ (2023)
Enter the chilling world of Mike Flanagan’s ‘The Fall of the House of Usher.’ Dive into billionaire demise, 1% angst, and a captivating blend of Poe’s romance and gothic horror. Uncover a thought-provoking analysis, challenging patriarchy and capitalism. Discover a new order.
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‘Close’ (2022) Review (Spoilers): Longing for Closeness
In this captivating film review, ‘Close’ delves into weighty themes with astonishing gentleness.
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‘The Whale’ (2022) Review: Fetishisation of Obesity
IIn this thought-provoking film review of ‘The Whale,’ discover how it tackles the complexities of self-image and self-destruction, but leaves viewers torn between pity and loathing, despite Brendan Fraser’s exceptional performance.
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‘The Woman King’ (2022) Review: Divisive Action Flick
In this compelling film review of ‘The Woman King,’ discover a gripping tale that delves into race and gender issues.
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‘EO’ (2022) Film Review: Step into Nonhuman Cinema
In Jerzy Skolimowski’s 2022 film ‘EO’, a mesmerising cinematic transmutation takes us into the perspective of donkeys, challenging our ethics and environmental consciousness.
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‘Tár’ (2022) Review: Where Aesthetics Become Ethics
Step into Todd Field’s bold 2022 cinematic venture, ‘Tár,’ as he fearlessly delves into the labyrinth of cancel culture. With mesmerizing tension and Cate Blanchett’s brilliance, this film review-worthy masterpiece demands your attention.
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‘Aftersun’ (2022) Review: Poetic Investigation of Remembering
Discover the magic of memory in Charlotte Wells’ mesmerizing debut feature, ‘Aftersun’ (2022).
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‘Layla M.’ (2016) Review: The Longing for Home
Discover the enduring relevance of Layla M.’ in my thought-provoking film review. Explore complex themes like Islamophobia and Dutch Muslim women’s radicalization, expertly depicted by co-writer/director Mijke de Jong.
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‘Holiday’ (2018): Let Yourself Be Lured
Sascha (Victoria Carmen Sonne) lures people around her, including us, the viewers, not unlike a siren who would lead the bewildered sailors to their death.
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‘Petite Maman’ (2021) Review: Three Ecologies of Grief
Have you ever dreamt of encountering your mother stripped bare of a mask she was required to put on to conform to social norms? Have you ever desired to meet your mother before she became your mother and was just just a little girl? What questions would you ask?
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‘The Sky Is Everywhere’ (2022): Ointment For My Broken Heart (Personal Review)
This is not going to be an ordinary film review. The purpose of this website is to disrupt the assumption of mainstream film criticism, which presupposes that a film can be “good” or “bad”. Instead, the aim is to focus on – to paraphrase Gilles Deleuze and Felix Guattari’s remark about bodies – what a…
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Playground Review: Like a Rock in the Shoe
Several primary school students sit in a row in a swimming pool, waiting for their turn to jump into the water. The camera, and thus the spectator, is positioned at eye level and we can hear the ambient sound of the pool with children excitedly screaming and giggling. But our focus is directed towards a…
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‘The Black Phone’ Review: Let the Image Possess You
Scott Derrickson, a master of horror, seamlessly melds supernatural elements with reality in ‘The Black Phone,’ delivering a chilling and thought-provoking cinematic experience.
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‘Hatching’ Review: A Horrifying Metamorphosis into Womanhood
Prepare to be captivated by the chilling journey of ‘Hatching’. As you watch, brace yourself for the visceral horrors and empowering transformations that unfold. This film will leave you haunted and spellbound.